Services
Discreet Placement of Significant Works of Art
Kodner Gallery specializes in the private placement of significant works of art with qualified collectors, institutions, and advisors. For more than five decades, we have guided collectors, estates, and families through confidential private treaty sales—prioritizing discretion, scholarship, and long-term value.
Many of the works we handle are never publicly offered. Our role is to ensure that each artwork is thoughtfully placed, properly represented, and handled with care and intention.
Private Placement for Collectors
Kodner Gallery regularly places museum-quality works with private collectors and institutions through discreet private treaty sales.
Collectors often contact us after encountering a previously placed work or inquiring about future opportunities within a specific artist’s market. Our longstanding relationships with collectors, advisors, and institutions allow us to make placements that respect both the artwork and the long-term goals of those involved.
Protecting the Legacy and Value of Your Artwork
We believe the way a work changes hands is as important as the work itself.
Our private sale approach preserves confidentiality, safeguards long-term value, and ensures each work is handled with care, scholarship, and intention—without unnecessary exposure or public price records.
Why Private Sale Matters
Public sale channels can sometimes introduce unnecessary exposure or create lasting public records. In contrast, private treaty sales allow for thoughtful representation and long-term value protection.
Clients often prefer a private sale when they want to:
Maintain confidentiality
Avoid overexposure
Reduce commissions and premiums
Protect a work’s reputation
Take a long-view, strategic approach
The Kodner Gallery Approach
Discreet, tailored sale strategy for each work and client
Direct placement with trusted collectors, advisors, and institutions
No public price record that may affect future decisions
Professional valuation and guidance
Decades of experience working with estates, families, and collectors
Each artwork is handled personally and confidentially—never treated as a commodity.
Considering a Sale?
Before you sell your paintings, drawings, fine prints, or sculpture, consult Kodner Gallery first. We provide experienced guidance to help determine value and advise on the most appropriate course of action.
Verbal evaluations of fine oil or watercolor paintings, drawings, and sculpture are always complimentary.
Ideal For
Estates and family collections
Significant individual works
Collectors refining or reshaping a collection
Situations requiring privacy and discretion
Inquiries & Confidential Consultations
Collectors, estates, and advisors are welcome to contact the gallery to discuss private placement opportunities, future acquisitions, or valuation needs.
Request a confidential consultation
Call: 314.993.4477 or 800.993.4478
Text: 314.514.4343
Email: info@kodnergallery.com
Certified Appraisal & Valuation Services
Kodner Gallery provides AAA-certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal services for insurance valuation, estate planning, charitable donation support, and market analysis. Our signed appraisal reports are prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the guidelines of the Appraisers Association of America.
We specialize in:
Insurance Valuations – Written reports for coverage reviews and replacement value purposes
Estate & Tax Appraisals – IRS-accepted valuations for estate settlement and fiduciary matters
Charitable Donation Appraisals – Certified documentation supporting artwork donations
Market Valuations – Objective assessments based on condition, comparative data, and current market activity
Our appraisal services are conducted with discretion, professionalism, and a deep understanding of fine art markets.